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Baked Potato Recipe

Learn how to make the perfect baked potato in the oven with this detailed tutorial. Baked potatoes with crispy skin and with a tender and fluffy interior, the ultimate side dish for almost any dish!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

  • 4 large Russet potatoes
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tsp salt or to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Wash and scrub the potatoes with water. Pat the potatoes completely dry.
  • Add the potatoes to a baking sheet and coat in oil and then sprinlke with salt.
    Optional- Peirce the potatoes with a fork all over.
  • Bake the potatoes at 425°F for 50-55 minutes or until a fork piereces through easily to the center of the potato.